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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.76, 14,371.98 and 2,657.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.76, 14,371.98 and 2,657.80 is: 3,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.76 : 14,371.98 = 2,657.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.76/14,371.98 = 2,657.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.76x = 14,371.98 × 2,657.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.76x = 38,197,848.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,197,848.44/9,582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.10

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